Elysium for Provisional Psychologists

15/12/2025

Elysium Psychology extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the horrific tragedy in Bondi, and our hearts go out to Jewish communities across Australia.

We strongly condemn this act of hatred, violence and antisemitism, and we stand in solidarity with a community once again carrying the weight of grief, fear and intergenerational trauma in the aftermath of such violence.

Our thoughts are with everyone directly impacted, and we wish a full recovery to those who were injured. We also express our sincere gratitude to the first responders and community members who bravely attended and supported others during this incident.

We recognise that the mental health impacts of this tragedy will be far-reaching — affecting not only those directly involved, but also children, families, practitioners, first responders and the broader community. In times of collective distress, connection, compassion and care for one another are more important than ever.

If you are struggling in the wake of this event, support is available. We encourage reaching out for help, prioritising care for yourself and others, and limiting exposure to distressing media coverage where possible.

A list of national crisis support services, along with guidance for supporting children, is available via the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi):
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AAPi extends its deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the horrific tragedy in Bondi last night.

05/12/2025

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION!

Developmental Trauma Close Up by Beacon House explores how early, repeated trauma impacts children’s development, behaviour and brain functioning - reframing ‘challenging behaviours’ as adaptive responses. A great tool for clinicians working with children, families, schools and multidisciplinary teams to deepen understanding and guide trauma-informed planning.

Check out Beacon House resources here --->

Beacon House is passionate about developing freely available resources so that knowledge about the healing of trauma and adversity is in the hands of those who need it.

24/11/2025

Provisional Psychologist, Katrine Anthoulas, recommends a powerful short animation telling James’ story, showing how childhood trauma and adversity can lead to despair, loneliness, and rage… and then moving to a hopeful future.

This video beautifully illustrates the journey from survival to connection and hope.

Hear James' story here ---> https://youtu.be/1toKt7cY4vc?si=lJVYUX0P0E2wXzWz

21/11/2025

Provisional Psychologist, Taren Mieran, has been exploring the difficulties some men experience with identifying and expressing emotions.

He recommends checking out https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/alexithymia for an overview of alexithymia and how it can impact your clients.

For anyone interested in a deeper dive, please see below an article discussing alexithymia and its relationship to emotional regulation, depression, and ASD. For example, around 50% of individuals with ASD also meet criteria for clinically significant alexithymia.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34389125/

17/11/2025

"A great read for anyone supporting trauma-impacted students. Helen Townsend’s Survival in Schools explores how early trauma shapes classroom behaviour and offers compassionate, attachment-informed strategies for teachers, clinicians and even parents." - Katrine Anthoulas (Provisional Psychologist).

Check it out here --->https://nhfv.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Survival-In-School-PDF.pdf

14/11/2025

"I have recently been recommended Esther Perel's podcast titled "Where Should We Begin". Each episode is a recording of a counselling session moderated by Esther. I have found it fascinating so far and highly recommend it to other provisionals who are interested in possibly working with couples/families in the future." - Brianna Pisevski (Provisional Psychologist)

Check it out here ---> https://www.estherperel.com/podcast

07/11/2025

"I find this to be an empowering and stress-reducing exercise, as it helps clients focus on what they can control and accept what they cannot. It can be applied to a wide range of situations, including family, work, relationships, financial challenges, and our uncertain and rapidly changing global situation/world events, making it a versatile and practical tool." - Alice Stockdale

Read more here ---> https://positivepsychology.com/circles-of-influence/

05/11/2025

This is a great resource to share with clients and families to support understanding and reduce stigma.

https://eatingdisorders.org.au/eating-disorders-a-z/binge-eating-disorder/

03/11/2025

"I have found declarative language extremely helpful in working with neurodivergent or very young kids, to help foster exploration, investigation and responsibility. I have also found that it is a very helpful resource for parents who are struggling with their kids who are not receptive to other forms of communication." - Brianna Pisevski (Provisional Psychologist)

01/11/2025

27/10/2025

Provisional psychologist, Judith Echevarria, recommends PEERS Social Training role-playing videos to help people with Autism improve their social skills.

Access the library here - https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/peers/resources/role-play-videos

24/10/2025

Recommended by psychologist, Matthew Hapsberg, the Values Worksheets from The Wellness Society is a practical tool you can use with clients (or for yourself).

Values remind us of what truly matters, especially when life feels overwhelming. Acting in line with values can boost resilience, motivation, and a sense of purpose. For young people, they can be a powerful anchor during times of stress, self-doubt, or social pressure.

Feel free to download and use this in sessions.

https://www.thewellnesssociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Values-Worksheets.pdf